Oil Spill Response Plans: Dispersant Capabilities, 25595 [05-9529]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 92 / Friday, May 13, 2005 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BILLING CODE 4120–03–C April 28, 2005, and related determinations. Federal Emergency Management Agency [FR Doc. 05–9470 Filed 5–9–05; 1 pm] DATES: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [FEMA–3209–EM] Coast Guard Maine; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration [USCG–2005–21169] AGENCY: Oil Spill Response Plans: Dispersant Capabilities Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of availability. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard announces the availability of an Internet Web site that provides information on dispersant pre-approval requirements throughout the United States and its territories. The Web site contains information of interest to owners and operators of oil tankers and facilities required to have an oil spill response plan. The Web site, which consists of a chart and map with informational pop-ups, is available to the general public through the Coast Guard’s Web site. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions regarding the dispersant pre-approval requirements or accessing the Web site, call the Office of Response, LCDR Mark Cunningham, telephone 202–267–2877. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under 33 CFR 154.1045(i) and 33 CFR 155.1050(j), the owners or operators of vessels and facilities that operate in areas with yearround pre-approval for the use of dispersants may request a credit for up to 25 percent of the on-water recovery capability necessary to meet the requirements of 33 CFR parts 154 and 155. The dispersant pre-approval requirements, which are located in Regional and Area Contingency Plans, detail the specific criteria that must be met for dispersant use to occur in a given area. The criteria are determined by the Area Committee with the assistance of the Coast Guard, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the State. The Coast Guard Office of Response maintains the following Web site to aid in planning efforts concerning adequacy of dispersant capabilities: https://www.uscg.mil/vrp/maps/ dispmap.shtml. SUMMARY: Dated: May 5, 2005. Howard L. Hime, Acting Director of Standards, Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection, U.S. Coast Guard. [FR Doc. 05–9529 Filed 5–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P VerDate jul<14>2003 15:59 May 12, 2005 Jkt 205001 25595 Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for the State of Maine (FEMA–3209–EM), dated April 1, 2005, and related determinations. DATES: Effective Date: May 3, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of an emergency declaration for the State of Maine is hereby amended to include the following area among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the catastrophe declared an emergency by the President in his declaration of April 1, 2005: Franklin County for emergency protective measures (Category B) under the Public Assistance program for a period of 72 hours. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.036, Disaster Assistance.) Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 05–9555 Filed 5–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Effective Date: April 28, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2705. Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated April 28, 2005, the President declared an emergency declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121–5206 (the Stafford Act), as follows: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I have determined that the impact in certain areas of the State of New Hampshire, resulting from the record snow on March 11– 12, 2005, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121–5206 (the Stafford Act). Therefore, I declare that such an emergency exists in the State of New Hampshire. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes, such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide emergency protective measures under the Public Assistance program to save lives, protect public health and safety, and property. Other forms of assistance under Title V of the Stafford Act may be added at a later date, as you deem appropriate. You are further authorized to provide this emergency assistance in the affected areas for a period of 48 hours. You may extend the period of assistance, as warranted. This assistance excludes regular time costs for sub-grantees’ regular employees. Assistance under this emergency is authorized at 75 percent Federal funding for eligible costs. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response, Department of Homeland Security, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, James N. Russo, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this declared emergency. I do hereby determine the following areas of the State of New Hampshire to have been affected adversely by this declared emergency: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of New Hampshire (FEMA–3211-EM), dated Carroll, Cheshire, Hillsborough, Rockingham, and Sullivan Counties for emergency protective measures (Category B) under the Public Assistance program for a period of 48 hours. Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA–3211–EM] New Hampshire; Emergency and Related Determinations AGENCY: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\13MYN1.SGM 13MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 92 (Friday, May 13, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 25595]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-9529]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2005-21169]


Oil Spill Response Plans: Dispersant Capabilities

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces the availability of an Internet Web 
site that provides information on dispersant pre-approval requirements 
throughout the United States and its territories. The Web site contains 
information of interest to owners and operators of oil tankers and 
facilities required to have an oil spill response plan. The Web site, 
which consists of a chart and map with informational pop-ups, is 
available to the general public through the Coast Guard's Web site.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions regarding the 
dispersant pre-approval requirements or accessing the Web site, call 
the Office of Response, LCDR Mark Cunningham, telephone 202-267-2877.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under 33 CFR 154.1045(i) and 33 CFR 
155.1050(j), the owners or operators of vessels and facilities that 
operate in areas with year-round pre-approval for the use of 
dispersants may request a credit for up to 25 percent of the on-water 
recovery capability necessary to meet the requirements of 33 CFR parts 
154 and 155. The dispersant pre-approval requirements, which are 
located in Regional and Area Contingency Plans, detail the specific 
criteria that must be met for dispersant use to occur in a given area. 
The criteria are determined by the Area Committee with the assistance 
of the Coast Guard, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the State. 
The Coast Guard Office of Response maintains the following Web site to 
aid in planning efforts concerning adequacy of dispersant capabilities: 
https://www.uscg.mil/vrp/maps/dispmap.shtml.

    Dated: May 5, 2005.
Howard L. Hime,
Acting Director of Standards, Marine Safety, Security and Environmental 
Protection, U.S. Coast Guard.
[FR Doc. 05-9529 Filed 5-12-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-15-P

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